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Taste of Diversity Reminder from ASB

We are so excited for next Friday’s 3rd annual ‘Taste of Diversity’ event. The event will be in Tanner Hall next Friday, November 13th from 7-8:30. Here is your sneak peek at just a few countries and the foods you will be exploring:
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  • First Junior High School established in the Santa Clarita Valley
  • Est. 1960 Opened in Newhall in 1960 and moved into its current location in 1961
  • 7-8 Placerita serves students in both 7th and 8th grade with a variety of curriculum choices
  • California Distinguished School as recognized by the California Department of Education
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Our Mission

With “Pride in Excellence” as our motto, Placerita Junior High School’s staff, students, parents, and community will cooperate to serve the student, recognizing the unique characteristics of early adolescents. In a safe, caring, and healthy environment, we will prepare students with academic, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills to help them become positive, productive, capable citizens. It is the vision of faculty, staff, and parents that the school mission statement will be achieved by establishing: 

A safe, orderly, and caring school environment that respects diversity and emphasizes tolerance of others.
An environment that recognizes the value and potential of each student.
An atmosphere that promotes teamwork among members of the school community.
An academically challenging learning environment for all students.
An environment that encourages students to mature socially and emotionally.
An on-going process of review and evaluation.